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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This camera rocks and rolls!
I purchased this camera for my grandmother as a Mother's Day gift. She opened the wrapping paper and asked me to show her how to use it. I started reading the manual...I ended up taking the camera home with me and I have had it ever since! I just ordered one for myself from Amazon. After I receive mine, I will return Granny's.

If you want the quality and features of a...

Published on June 18, 2003 by frednyc

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad choice - camera leaks light & Canon won't fix it
I bought a Canon Sure Shot at a local camera shop and discovered in a few months that it had a light leak, which caused all my prints to be overexposed in one corner. Canon took it back for warranty repair, held onto it for several months, then returned it. Thinking it was fixed, I didn't bother verifying the repair within one year of the original purchase. It turns...
Published on December 12, 2004 by Mitch


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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This camera rocks and rolls!, June 18, 2003
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"frednyc" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
I purchased this camera for my grandmother as a Mother's Day gift. She opened the wrapping paper and asked me to show her how to use it. I started reading the manual...I ended up taking the camera home with me and I have had it ever since! I just ordered one for myself from Amazon. After I receive mine, I will return Granny's.

If you want the quality and features of a 35MM SLR, but do not want to carry around a big SLR then buy a Cannon Sure Shot from the "U" line. This one, the 90U, has a nice 2.3 zoom. The more expensive Sure Shots from the "U" line have stronger zoom lenses, but without a tripod it is hard to use such a powerful zoom without blurring the pictures. The 90U is the way to go. Do not buy any other point and shoot 35MM camera.

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what I want a camera for, September 10, 2003
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Cheryl L. Caza (Ballston Spa, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This camera is perect for my needs. It's easy to load, and basically auto everything. It will flash if it needs to. It rewinds when it's done. I love the zoom feature. The pictures come out perfect. Nice and sharp. Great color. The camera is not too big so it fits easily in a small purse or hip pouch.
My only complaint is that Canon does not include a case with the camera or a battery. Nothing worse then getting a new camera and you can't use it because the battery wasn't included. I like a case too. I ordered a really nice soft leather one.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!, September 1, 2003
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My mom bought this camera for me as a graduation gift and I desperately needed a good camera before my trip to England. While camera shoppping, I was looking for a camera that was in the $70-$80 price range and that had zoom. The zoom feature on some of the cameras wasn't very impressive, so soon has I saw this camera I wanted it. I liked the size, it could easily fit into a small purse, and the zoom feature was great, for (a little) more I got a great camera. I got back my pictures, they turned out fantastic. I would definitly recommend this camera for anyone that's on a budget and needs a camera with a good zoom feature.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Photos, September 2, 2003
By A Customer
We recently received this camera as a wedding gift and took it on our honeymoon. It took the most incredibly crisp and colorful photos. It is very easy to load the camera and easy to use. The only thing that is tricky is getting used to the focus, but now that we have used it a little, we've gotten the hang of it. I think this is a great camera and I highly recommend it.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best point-and-shoot film camera [4 1/2 Stars], April 14, 2005
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This review is from: Canon Sure Shot 90u 35mm Date Camera Kit (Electronics)
I got this camera two weeks ago as a gift. Almost exactly what I wanted: lightweight and small enough to fit my pocket. The plusses are:

1. Superb picture quality for both indoor and outdoor photos.

2. Advanced features that are only available on SLRs. These are ACTION mode (keeps moving subjects in focus), REAL-TIME modes (shutter releases immediately when the button is pressed) and manual exposure correction +/- 1.5 f-stops.

3. Three AF modes: 3-point AF, center point AF, and servo AF.

The Sure Shot 90u, as far as photo quality and camera features go, is effectively a pocket-sized SLR. So why not award 5 stars? My reasons are:

1. No weatherproofing. I also take photos at pool parties and the beach. Sure, a waterproof disposable would do, but I want high-quality photos!

2. The instruction manual is way too brief! Although it does an excellent job in showing how to operate the camera, it does not give any technical information. Also, there are no illustrative photos, e.g., photos to illustrate the effect of the red-eye reduction lamp.

3. A max shutter speed of (1/1000)s would be great!

4. The battery cover seems easily breakable.

5. The lens is slow: f/4.7. It is better than the f/5.6 on most cameras of this type, but not good enough. Why not f/2.8 like on the PowerShot A95?

6. A night light (like INDIGLO on Timex watches) for the LCD display would come in handy for night use.

This camera is superb and is a must-have for anyone who wants high-quality SLR-like photos without the bulk of an SLR and the skill of a professional or an advanced amateur. (The only serious gripe is the lack of weatherproofing.) Get this camera. Enough said!!!

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Small as a digital camera....35mm SLR quality!, September 8, 2003
By A Customer
This is probably the best point and shoot 35mm value out there. The optics are shockingly good. Great shooting modes. Fully automatic. Light as a feather.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Film Camera, August 11, 2004
I researched about film camera's before I bought this. I always read great reviews and I've always been a strong proponent of Canon products. Canon sureshot 90u did not disappoint me. It has an amazing zoom and picture clarity is great. It also has Auto/manual mode with Auto/always on flash.
The camera body is stylish and sleek. The pictures came out great both in matte and shiny finish. I also tried taking pictures in day/night/dusk outdoor and indoor. All the pictures were good, though I have to say that outdoor pictures came out better. Overall, it is a very good camera. If you thinking about buying any other cheap film camera, dont do that. Buy this camera and I'm sure you wont be disappointed.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad choice - camera leaks light & Canon won't fix it, December 12, 2004
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Mitch (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
I bought a Canon Sure Shot at a local camera shop and discovered in a few months that it had a light leak, which caused all my prints to be overexposed in one corner. Canon took it back for warranty repair, held onto it for several months, then returned it. Thinking it was fixed, I didn't bother verifying the repair within one year of the original purchase. It turns out that Canon did nothing to repair it, and Canon now refuses to do the repair that it should have done in the first place because the original one year warranty has expired. I'll never buy another Canon and advise others to consider both the lack of quality and service I've experienced.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Photo Quality!, December 7, 2003
By A Customer
I received the Canon Sure Shot, a few weeks ago, as a wedding gift. I am completely impressed with the quality of the pictures. The colors are noticeably more crisp & clear than the photos I take with my Olympus Stylus camera, and costed about the same price. My Olympus Epic Stylus is a little bit smaller & lighter & has a weather resistant cover. However, the Canon is plenty small & light compared to other cameras.... and the output is so much nicer, that I plan to use this as my main camera (I'll save the ultralight, weather-resistant Olympus for hiking or backpacking). I have to give this a 5... a great buy.
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this camera., December 29, 2004
Bought this camera in August /September(for a gift). Didn't use it for a month and a half.I couldn't get camera to work. Called Canon, wouldn't replace it, kept getting a flashing "H" Got no warranty, Canon said it was a "diaognostic malfunction" No satification at all. Very unhappy about this purchase
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